A staff of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Mrs Christiana Ekanem, who was kidnapped in her home in Calabar on March 10, has regained freedom.
State Security Adviser, Southern senatorial district to Governor Ben Ayade, Mr Ani Esin, confirmed her release in a telephone interview Sunday in Calabar.
Esin said Ekanem was released Saturday night in Calabar, after being in captivity for 11 days.
“As we speak, Mrs Ekanem was released Saturday night here in Calabar. She has been re-united with her family. She was released safe and unhurt. The intervention was the collaborative efforts of security agencies in the state and my office”, he said.
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Cross River chapter, Saturday insisted on their indefinite withdrawal of service because of the clinic of Ekanem.
Also speaking, Dr Agam Ayuk, chairman of NMA in the state, confirmed her release.
“At this point, I can tell you clearly that she has been released safely. I want to thank members of NMA for their steadfastness, the security agencies and the press for their respective role that led to her release.
“I want to urge the state government to be more proactive in providing security for all residents in the state.
“We had earlier embarked on an indefinite withdrawal of medical services in the state due to her kidnap; we will meet and review our action soon,” he said. (NAN)
